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Horticulture Weekly
Ornamentals News 8th July 2026
 

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What is happening with horticulture salaries and recruitment? HortWeek's analysis of exclusive recruitment data threw up some unexpected insights, but we'd like to find out if our findings reflect the experience of horticulturists, from those seeking to enter the industry to those right at the top. What is happening with horticulture salaries and recruitment?
 

Defra data and policy

 
UK ornamentals production falls, while imports and overheads rise UK ornamentals production falls, while imports and overheads rise
 
 
New tree planting falls New tree planting falls
 
 
Defra promises seasonal worker visas until 2030 and retains EU agreement hopes as landmark roadmap launches + industry reaction Defra promises seasonal worker visas until 2030 and retains EU agreement hopes as landmark roadmap launches + industry reaction
 

News

 
Volmary appoints well-known grower as Eady steps back
 
 
First hosepipe ban planned + horticulture industry commentary from Provender, Grovewell, Coolings, Ruxley, GCA UPDATED
 
 
ICL launch Hort Science Live at James Coles Nurseries with event at Leicester City FC
 
 
Xylella research 'reaches new level'
 
 
Christies of Fochabers finances revealed by administrators
 
 
Nursery goes on market after entering administration
 
 
Council plant nursery set to become charity food hub
 
 
Nursery to make way for 3,000 homes as relocation plans move on
 
 
Massive hailstones damage Dutch glasshouses
 
 
UK International Action Plan for Plant Health 2026 to 2030 launches
 
 
New houseplant data shows £700m market
 
 
Ireland to host Christmas in July for Europe’s Christmas tree growers
 
 
Hydrangeas win AGMs
 
 
Horticulture company results: Kernock Park Plants, EP Barrus, Weber-Stephen
 
 
British Garden Centres/Wharton's Rose wins visitor vote at BBC Gardeners' World

More news

 

Peat

 
Peat legislation update Peat legislation update
 
 
Peat Free Pathway Launch Event programme takes shape as fresh produce sector seeks evidence-led approach to peat policy Peat Free Pathway Launch Event programme takes shape as fresh produce sector seeks evidence-led approach to peat policy
 
 
Wimbledon tennis hanging baskets to go peat-free in 2027 Wimbledon tennis hanging baskets to go peat-free in 2027
 
 
Peat dataset delayed Peat dataset delayed
 

Analysis

 
Plans for housing at former retail nursery + 11 more horticulture planning updates Plans for housing at former retail nursery + 11 more horticulture planning updates
 
 
16 recent horticulture retirements 16 recent horticulture retirements

More industry analysis

 

HortWeek Podcast

 
HortWeek Podcast/The Plant Based Podcast: HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby is interviewed by Michael Perry and horticulturist Ellen Mary
HortWeek Podcast/The Plant Based Podcast: HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby is interviewed by Michael Perry and horticulturist Ellen Mary
More podcasts
 

TOP SELLING PLANTS

 
Top 55 garden centre plants: EPOS data June 2026
Top 55 garden centre plants: EPOS data June 2026
 
 
Top 100 garden centre products: EPOS data June 2026
Top 100 garden centre products: EPOS data June 2026
 
 
Top 25 garden centre departments: EPOS data June 2026
Top 25 garden centre departments: EPOS data June 2026

Find more EPOS sales data

 

OPINION

 
Why it is time for the fresh-produce sector to adopt a fresh outlook Why it is time for the fresh-produce sector to adopt a fresh outlook
 

Plant health

 
Growers’ Guide to Plant Health: Downy mildew Growers’ Guide to Plant Health: Downy mildew
 
 
Growers’ Guide to Plant Health: Mealybugs Growers’ Guide to Plant Health: Mealybugs
 
 
Growers’ Guide to Plant Health: Scab Growers’ Guide to Plant Health: Scab
 
 
Growers’ Guide to Plant Health: Thrips Growers’ Guide to Plant Health: Thrips
More plant health content
 

CLICK HERE to view a sortable and regularly updated table of key Brexit-related policy , legislation and guidance documents published by the UK Government, devolved administrations and the European Commission, relevant to horticulture .

 

Partner Content

 
GroundsFest 2026: where the industry comes together Presented by GroundsFest GroundsFest 2026: where the industry comes together
 
Is your water-soluble fertiliser strategy delivering maximum return? Presented by ICL Is your water-soluble fertiliser strategy delivering maximum return?
 

CLICK HERE to view all HortWeek's coverage on the use of peat in horticulture and moves towards peat-free growing media for growers and garden centres


 

Gardener
£33,546 - £36,886 Inclusive of London Weighting and Contractual hours payment, West Ham Park
Head Gardener
£36 - £40k DOE, Central London
Brocklesby Estate - Kitchen Gardener / Head Grower
Salary up to £30k depending on experience, Brocklesby, North East Lincolnshire
Gardener
Circa. £35,000 per annum dependent on experience + generous benefits package, Fulham, SW6
Plant Centre Buyer
£35,458 per annum [Grade 4], Wakehurst, West Sussex, Hybrid
Gardener
Salary range from £29-£37k per annum D.O.E, Isle of Tanera Mor, Achiltibuie
Parks & Playgrounds Officer
£30,509 - £39,152 pa, Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils
Gardener
£31,500 (rising to £33,600 on completion of successful probation), Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury
Static Site Team Leader
£30-35k per annum DOE, North London, Static Site.
Garden Maintenance Foreperson
£35k to £41k DOE, London and the Home Counties

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